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PittsfieldWI
A town of 2,838.
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Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
2,838
2025 Census estimate · +1.6% since 2020
Median home value
$308K
Census ACS
Household income
$100K
median
Median age
43.0
years
Jobs based here
616
A commuter town
TownGrade
A
#76 of 357 in WI
What should you know before moving to Pittsfield?
Pittsfield's standout: natural-hazard risk is low. Overall it grades A, 76th among Wisconsin's 357 graded towns. The median household earns $100K and its schools rank ahead of 76% of Wisconsin towns. 95% of households own their home in Pittsfield, above both the Wisconsin town median (74%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%). Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 69% of U.S. towns.
What makes Pittsfield stand out
Where Pittsfield beats most towns.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Pittsfield for work
Where Pittsfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
616jobs based in Pittsfield
3%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Pittsfield grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Pittsfield is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 6% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →Jobs & incomeAOpen →SchoolsA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.1 of 20; 2% of households have no car; 1.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →HealthAurora Baycare Medical Center 4.9 miles awayBOpen →Cost of livingTypical home $308K, 3.9 years of the Green Bay metro’s $79K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors7 miles of trails; 0% conserved landCOpen →HistoryC+Open →Civic life3.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Pittsfield: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pittsfield, and how to reach them.
PowerWisconsin Public Service17.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPulaski WaterworksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Pittsfield’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTown of Pittsfield ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP codes54162, 54313, 5416554162 57% · 54313 41% · 54165 2%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pittsfield.
Pittsfield owes part of its health edge to its incomes and has added half again as many jobs in ten years.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Pittsfield
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 94% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Pittsfield since 2018.
6risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 2018
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsA−
For schools, Pittsfield earns an A−
Its public schools are run by the Pulaski Community School District. Its one school is below.
76%of WI districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lannoye ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 288 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Most of Pittsfield’s workers commute out: the town has 0.4 jobs for each of them
Jobs based here grew from 404 in 2013 to 616.
Most working residents leave Pittsfield for work: only 3% work in town. Jobs based in Pittsfield grew to 616 in 2023, 212 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Green Bay (20%), Pulaski (11%) and Ashwaubenon (10%).
3%work in town
| Pittsfield | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.8% | 8.4% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Pittsfield3%
Green Bay20%
Pulaski11%
Ashwaubenon10%
Howard7%
12 mi
median commute distance
616
jobs based in Pittsfield
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 31% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Wisconsin overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 13% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 43% of residents (38% statewide). 25% of residents are under 18 in Pittsfield. 35% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
43median age · WI 40.2
| Pittsfield | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 32% | 29% |
| Median age | 43 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
PittsfieldWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school32%
Some college14%
Associate’s15%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
43% women, 57% men
About 133 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2.9 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 78% are men (WI 51%).
| Pittsfield | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.3% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.6% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.1% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.5% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.3% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.4% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.3% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.6% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.9% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.3% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 13.8% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.7% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.5% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.7% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,800, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Pittsfield has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Pittsfield has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Pittsfield’s July high is 80°F.
50″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter13–28°
Spring33–53°
Summer57–78°
Fall38–57°
Oct 9
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
OutdoorsC
Pittsfield has set aside 0.4% of its land for conservation
7.2 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
#218for trails in WI
| Pittsfield | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.4% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
0.4%
conserved · 86 of 20,131 acres
7.2 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthB
Pittsfield is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns
Against the 8,573 U.S. towns with household incomes like Pittsfield’s, it is less healthy than 53%: its national edge comes with its incomes.
Pittsfield beats the Wisconsin average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 20% of Pittsfield adults binge drink.
64%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Pittsfield | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
6 better26 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Pittsfield | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.7% | 8% |
Aurora Baycare Medical Center
4.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
49th
percentile among WI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 19 attractions →Lambeau Field and 8 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Pittsfield. Close and well known come first.
Big draw11 mi Stadium & arenaLambeau Field
11 mi Stadium & arenaResch Center
12 mi MuseumNational Railroad Museum
12 mi Theme parkBay Beach Amusement Park5 mi Zoo & aquariumNortheastern Wisconsin Zoo
28 mi MuseumThe History Museum at the CastleSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lambeau Field: JL1Row, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resch Center: User Royalbroil on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · National Railroad Museum: Dual Freq, CC BY 3.0 · Bay Beach Amusement Park: Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The History Museum at the Castle: Sirala at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pittsfield
18pages on Pittsfield
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Pittsfield
Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Green Bay8.4 mi$4,960 in-state tuitionRasmussen University-WisconsinUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Green Bay9 miUniversity of Wisconsin-Green BayUniversity or college · Public · Green Bay14.8 mi$8,700 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Pittsfield residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
About Pittsfield
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Pittsfield is a town in Brown County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 2,791 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 32 sq mi
- Elevation
- 751 ft
- Area code
- 920
Pittsfield’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Pittsfield.
PulaskiHowardChaseSuamicoMaple GroveSeymourPittsfield
How the neighbors grade
| Town | WI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | #76 | A | B− | — | A− | B |
| Pulaski | #41 | A | B− | A | A− | B |
| Howard | #115 | A− | C+ | — | A− | B+ |
| Chase | #104 | A− | B+ | — | A− | B |
| Suamico | #97 | A− | C+ | — | A− | A− |
| Maple Grove | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Seymour | — | — | B | — | C− | B− |
Seymour has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Pittsfield, Howard, Chase, Suamico and Seymour report no FBI crime data of their own. Maple Grove isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Pittsfield with a neighbor →
Questions about Pittsfield
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pittsfield, WI a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Pittsfield grades A overall, better than 86% of U.S. towns and #76 of 357 in Wisconsin. It grades B for health and A− for schools.
Is Pittsfield, WI expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.